Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and lower back pain

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

69%

Quite a bit

14%

A bit

8%

A lot

6%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 36 reviews for mini pill, 11 people (31%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Mini pill  

I had break through bleeding for about the first 4 months. After my period stopped completely. I'm a bit more tired, but no depression or mood swings.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Oct 25

I gained weight on slynd when I stopped nursing my baby. I gained weight in areas I normally don't gain weight in despite dieting and intense workouts. Weight is not really coming off despite being off the birth control.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th May 25

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now


Improved skin

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

42% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

36% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

36% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

31% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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